1 5/8 or 2" tension rods for Slingerland 5.5*14 snare

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So, I've played with so many snares and taken the wood-hoops (marching style) I got and original COBs on and off my Slingerland student model, so many times — that I no longer have enough proper length tension rods to put the same hoops on either side! I want to go back to original stick savers all around. Not interested in "correct" Slingerland parts. Just want 12 tension rods with the same appropriate length and thread.

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1959 3 ply 5.5x14 mahogany......8 sound king lugs, COB stick savers......rods length is 1 3/4" with the first 1/2" having no thread. Standard threads so any non-metric rod should work.......both of your options should be fine.....